A&R Research Intern

Established in 2015, Create Music Group is a leading music and entertainment company. The company operates as a record label, distribution company, and entertainment network which generates over 15 billion music streams each month on DSP’s. Named #2 on the Inc 5000 Fastest Growth Companies in America in 2020, the company has grown exponentially by leveraging its owned IP with its media and technology platform. The company works with superstar artists, major and independent record labels, and global media brands. It operates a number of companies including Label Engine, one of the largest independent music distribution platforms in the world, with over 75,000 artists and 5,000 label clients; and Flighthouse, a digital entertainment brand focused on Gen Z, which has more than 300 million followers across social media. Create Music Group is based in Hollywood, CA and has 350 employees worldwide.

Job Summary

Create Music Group is looking for a passionate, organized, team oriented intern to join our A&R Research Team for the Spring '26 semester. This role will assist in trending research tasks while learning the ropes of contemporary digital royalties collection.

Responsibilities

• A&R Research - Discovering new artists and creators using both personal research and software.
• Providing the digital rights team with extensive YouTube research and identifying monetization opportunities.
• Gathering YouTube data and creating analytics on potential signees.
• General administrative support for our A&R team as necessary.

Qualifications 

• Familiar with and passionate about hip hop music, culture, and content.
• Well-versed in internet culture & social media platforms, and enjoys consuming/studying YouTube and TikTok content.
• Driven to pursue a career in the music/entertainment industry, preferably with relevant internship or work experience.
• Team player with great communication skills, and the ability to manage time wisely and stay laser-focused between tasks.
• Must be enrolled in a university or vocational program and continue to be enrolled for the duration of the internship, as well as be able to provide documentation in order to substantiate the receipt of credit for participation in this internship (Graduates are not eligible for this internship).

Program Details

• Start Date: Spring Semester, 2026. Mid-January to February preferred.
• Location: Los Angeles HQ, must be able to the office at least 1 day per week (Tuesday/Thursday)
• Length: Approximately 3 months
• Schedule: 10–20 hours per week (flexible around school commitments)
• Unpaid, for academic credit credit only- Students must be able to provide proof of credit in order to begin the internship.
• Perks Include: Free snacks, coffee, tea, collaborative & exciting work environment, on-site parking
• Reporting To: A&R Research Manager